Orange Is the New Black
When a past crime catches up with her, a privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison, where she quickly makes friends and foes.
- Metascore80
- 2013-2019
- 7 seasons
- Netflix
- Comedy, Suspense, Drama
- TV-MA
When a past crime catches up with her, a privileged New Yorker ends up in a women's prison, where she quickly makes friends and foes.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
I Wasn't Ready
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 52 mins
Piper Chapman is sent to a federal women's prison for a 10-year-old crime she committed while in a relationship with an international drug smuggler. She leaves behind her comfortable life with her fiancé Larry for a world behind bars with drug addicts, murderers, and prostitutes. On her first day, Piper finds some unlikely allies and unintentionally makes some enemies.
Episode 2
Tit Punch
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 51 mins
Piper realizes the politics of prison life first-hand when the kitchen staff refuses to feed her after she accidentally insults prison chef Galina "Red" Reznikov. While Piper scrambles to find a way to apologize, the reason for Red's incarceration is revealed.
Episode 3
Lesbian Request Denied
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 56 mins
An inmate named Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren has her sights set on Piper and makes her intentions apparent. Piper seeks advice on how to let Crazy Eyes down gently but finds that blunt honesty might be the only way. Meanwhile, we get to know a lot more about transgender inmate Sophia Burset.
Episode 4
Imaginary Enemies
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 54 mins
Piper tries to remain on good terms with her no-nonsense roommate Miss Claudette Pelage. The upcoming release of an inmate named Mercy causes conflict between Mercy's new girlfriend Tricia Miller and her ex Carrie "Big Boo" Black. Piper's electrical engineering class faces serious punishment when a screwdriver goes missing.
Episode 5
The Chickening
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 54 mins
While on the lawn one morning, Piper sees a chicken roosting nearby on the grass. When she tells other inmates about the odd sighting, Piper discovers that the chicken is actually a prison legend that several inmates have tried to catch for years. The complicated history between Aleida Diaz and her daughter Dayanara Diaz comes to light.
Episode 6
WAC Pack
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 56 mins
The inmates must campaign amongst their races for a coveted spot as a prisoners' representative. Piper steers clear of the bizarre political process but might not have a choice but to get involved. Larry's editor wants him to write an article about Piper's incarceration.
Episode 7
Blood Donut
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 57 mins
Former high school track star Janae Watson returns from solitary confinement. Piper wants to reopen the outdoor track but Healy forces her to fulfill several potentially dangerous tasks before he will consider it. Alex's teasing of a religious fanatic named Tiffany "Pennsatucky" Doggett sparks a rivalry.
Episode 8
Moscow Mule
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 58 mins
Officer Mendez begins harassing Red when she refuses to help him continue smuggling drugs into the prison. Larry publishes his article about Piper in the New York Times, which turns her into a person of interest for inmates and corrections officers alike. Piper's best friend Polly has her baby at the same time that a baby is born to an inmate in Piper's cell block.
Episode 9
Fucksgiving
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 58 mins
Piper is in high spirits when she makes peace with Alex and awaits a visit from Larry on Thanksgiving. However, Healy's true colors come out when he throws Piper in solitary confinement for dancing with Alex. The frightening experience of solitary forces Piper to take a serious look at her life and come to several conclusions about the future.
Episode 10
Bora Bora Bora
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 53 mins
Pennsatucky flaunts her new healing hands that Jesus has supposedly given her. The prison brings in a group of teenage troublemakers so that the inmates can scare them straight. Tricia returns from detox to find she has lost her position on the kitchen staff and must still deal with Mendez breathing down her neck for her drug debts.
Episode 11
Tall Men with Feelings
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 59 mins
Grief looms over the prison as the inmates mourn a recent death. Dayanara, Nicky, and Red plot to end Mendez's career by tricking him into revealing his indiscretions. Larry gives a radio interview about Piper's experience in prison and his comments cause conflict with some of Piper's closest allies.
Episode 12
Fool Me Once
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 60 mins
After discovering a series of sad truths, friendships change. Tiffany 'Pennsatucky' Doggett is offended by Piper Chapman, and that lead to the dangerous roads. Larry finally meets Piper after the radio show to discuss their future.
Episode 13
Can't Fix Crazy
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 61 mins
Alex makes a final decision about Piper and Larry finally decides what will happen to Piper after meeting Alex for the first time. Red's plan to retrieve her kitchen goes awry. Piper is forced to stand up to another inmate.
